A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal by exposure
to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance.
All items in our Vintage Shop have some patina, even NOS.

Vintage

30
years or older.

NOS

New
Old Stock. Made at least 20 years ago but never used.

Pre-owned

An
item that has been used.

White Buffalo Collection

We
recently purchased a large collection of vintage but unused Native American artifacts
including jewelry, rugs and pottery. It was part of the estate of a Navajo woman
who was a missionary that worked with Native Americans in Four Corners - the area
of the American southwest where four states meet- New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and
Colorado. As a single parent, she raised 5 daughters and a son while also providing
food, shelter, and clothing to less fortunate people that needed assistance. Often
she was thanked for her help by gifts of Native American items.

Most
of the items in this collection are from the 1970s to the 1990s. We offer these
items to you with great respect and with the information we received from the
family plus our research.

We named the collection
after one of the pieces in the group, a hand carved Navajo fetish necklace honoring
the Sacred White Buffalo.

BUFFALO
MEDICINE - The appearance of White Buffalo is a sign
that prayers are being heard, that the sacred pipe and Spirit are being honored.
White Buffalo signals a time of abundance, prosperity and thankfulness. Buffalo
was the major source of sustenance for indigenous cultures of the plains, giving
meat for food, hides for shelter and clothing, and Spirit Medicine. The Medicine
of Buffalo is prayer, gratitude and praise for that which has been received. Buffalo
Medicine is also knowing that abundance is present when all relations are honored
as sacred, and when gratitude is expressed to every living part of creation, recognizing
the sacredness of every walk of life.

NOTE:
Items in our Vintage Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances,
estate sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand
new (NOS, New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish,
scratches and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and
shown in photos. Vintage Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable.

Why
isn't this item called Native American?

The
US Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 and its recent
Amendments require that items described as Native American or Indian be made by
an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. Furthermore, government regulations
suggest that all attributions include the Native American Indian's name, tribe
and federal tribal enrollment number. Because it is impossible to identify the
artist for many vintage items, even if they are authentic Indian made items, we
cannot and will not use the words Native American or Indian in association with
such pieces.